GRANDDAD

A frail old man with warmth around him, A smile on his face, his family surround him. ‘Oh Danny Boy’ he sings with a glint in his eye, Teaching me domino’s as the time goes by. You didn’t tell me granddad of your memories past, Of when you...

Keep the home fires burning

The worrying and waiting never goes away, Even when you’re home, it’s never to stay. “I’ve got to go away” you tell me one day, With a sinking stomach I turn to you and say, “I’ll keep the home fires burning and pray” Your bags are packed, the...